The Heike Story

1 ▶ If You Don't Belong to the Heike, You Won't Be a Person The Taira clan, also known as the Heike, has reached unprecedented power and influence in Japan. Through strange and terrible circumstances, a biwa-playing girl finds herself enmeshed in the story of their political strife. Not watched yet 23m 2 ▶ The Glory of the Corrupt World Is a Dream in a Dream Shigemori rushes to deal with the fallout of Kiyomori's assault on the regent. As Biwa spends more time with Shigemori's family, she begins to open up. Not watched yet 23m 3 ▶ Shishigatani Incident After the passage of several years, Biwa catches up with a friend. A clash with the Enryakuji monks bodes ill for the Heike, and Shigemori is compelled to take drastic action to restrain Kiyomori. Not watched yet 23m 4 ▶ Unwritten Affair Tokuko finally carries Emperor Takakura's child. The prospect of an emperor from the Taira lineage is a happy tiding, but the prospect of Kiyomori's tightening grip on power bodes ill. Not watched yet 23m 5 ▶ Bridge Battle Shigemori's passing hits Kiyomori hard. However, with Shigemori gone, no one is left to stand up to Kiyomori, leaving his whims and ambitions unchecked. Not watched yet 23m 6 ▶ City Transition Kiyomori moves the capital to Fukuhara, a new figure moves against the Heike, and Koremori is charged with leading the counterattack. Not watched yet 23m 7 ▶ Kiyomori, Dies The capital is moved back to present-day Kyoto.Amidst the political turmoil the move ignites, Biwa and the others are shaken by unexpected deaths. Not watched yet 23m 8 ▶ Leaving the Capital Having been kicked out of her home, Biwa sets off on a journey for clues about her mother. The Heike's military challenges continue. Not watched yet 23m 9 ▶ Heike Flowing A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short. Not watched yet 23m 10 ▶ Dan-no-ura Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches. Not watched yet 23m 11 ▶ The Impermanence of Worldly Things Biwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's story. Not watched yet 23m